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Top activities in the region The Rescue Community Center hosts a crab feed fundraiser beginning at 5 p.m. Purchase tickets online at rescuecommunitycenter.com.

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Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “Rapunzel,” Feb. 9 through March 3. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org.

Feb. 3

Sierra Wildlife Rescue 2024 Fair takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shingle Springs Community Center, 4400 S. Shingle Road. Learn more about the organization, ask questions about volunteering and meet animal ambassadors. For more information call (530) 621-4661 or visit sierrawildliferescue.org.

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Take your sweetheart on a Valentine’s Day carriage ride, 4-8 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center in front of South Fork Grille.

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The second annual Travis Scott Memorial 5k takes place at 9 a.m. on the El Dorado Trail in Camino. Proceeds benefit Shatterproof, an organization that helps people suffering from addiction. Register early. For more information contact Lisa Scott at lscott@goldlinebrands.com.

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Start by ramping up your family’s breakfast with these slightly sweet Mini Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Cinnamon-Maple Topping for a protein-packed way to start the day with a healthy addition of fresh berries.

Fusion cooking is on the menu at lunchtime with the spicy-sweet combo of Cajunseasoned chicken mingling with mango and pungent blue cheese in these Chicken, Mango and Blue Cheese Pitas. Finally, finish the day with Feta Roasted Salmon and Tomatoes – an easy-tomake family meal ready in 30 minutes.

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Mini Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Cinnamon-Maple Topping Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, culinary dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 25 minutes Servings:6 Topping: 1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt (fat free, 2% or 5%) 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pancakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (fat free, 2% or 5%) 1/2 cup milk (skim, 2% or whole) 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla oil 1 cup fresh blueberries or chopped fresh strawberries To make topping: Stir yogurt, syrup and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate.

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Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, culinary dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4

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Chicken, Mango and Blue Cheese Pitas

Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, culinary dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Sauce: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon orange juice or lime juice Filling: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning 1 large fresh mango, seeded, peeled and chopped 3 large whole-wheat pita rounds (or 6 small), halved 1 1/2 cups spring greens 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 ounces) To make sauce: In small bowl, stir yogurt, honey and juice. Cover and refrigerate.

To make filling: In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook and stir chicken with seasoning in hot oil 4-6 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from heat. Stir in mango.

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The Chimney Smoke RIP offers $899 to $2,000* to replace a non-EPA certified woodstove with a new efficient, cleaner burning, eligible EPA certified device. *$2,000 incentive available to low-income residents or residents of designated low-income communities

The Clean Lawnmower Incentive Program (CLIP) offers up to $200 to replace a gas powered lawnmower with a zeroemission cordless electric mower.

COMING SOON: Incentives for residential electric weed eaters, blowers, trimmers, ride-on mowers, etc!

The new CHarge At your Residence and Go Electric (CHARGE) incentive program offers plug-in car owners and lessees a $300 incentive to purchase and install a home EV charger.

The Drive Clean! incentive program offers El Dorado County residents a $599 incentive towards the purchase or lease of an eligible electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen vehicle.

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Precious Pawprints Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!

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This B&W Pit Bull Terrier would make a great loyal sidekick for all your adventures. Bail him out this week! 3yr.

GINGER (A063098)

She is a super senior, she is a classic tortie with flecks of toasted brown mixed with black.

DSH, 14 years young.

PARMESAN (A157020)

his handsome M orange DSH 3yr. would make a “great” addition to any kitchen, family room or home.

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Do you have green acres, but lack a pig to complete the set? M B&W pig age unknown.

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MISO (A149523)

This brown M Pit Bull Terrier mix will warm your heart like hot soup on a cold day. Stop by the shelter to meet him. 7yr.

BILLY (A128711)

He would like to be your best “budd-y”.

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Frog hibernation A: Black bears aren’t the only wildlife species in California that hibernate in winter months. There are 27 species of native toads and frogs in the state and many hibernate, whether in water or on land. Mountain yellowlegged frogs are a good example. To escape frigid weather, the frogs take shelter in underwater rock crevices and submerged vegetation located in deep pools, which are less likely to freeze over.

Elevation plays a big role in what time of year this happens, with frogs at higher elevations having longer hibernation periods than those at lower elevations. Once the frogs find a perfect location, they can remain there throughout winter. During hibernation, the frogs heart rate and metabolism slow enough that the animals don’t require food.

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Nonlead ammunition Q: I am new to hunting and understand that we need lead-free ammunition to hunt in California. For larger game, are copper-jacketed bullets with lead cores legal under the nontoxic criteria? Or do my bullets need to be 100% copper or fully lead-free?

A: You’ll need nonlead ammunition for any type of hunting with a firearm in California. No copper-jacketed, lead core bullets are permitted as they contain lead at their core; 100% copper bullets are fine. They are the most common and commercially available nontoxic big game ammunition available, but copper itself is not necessarily required. There are other nontoxic metals and alloys used for bullets, but copper remains the most popular. The best resource to be sure your hunting ammunition is lawful to use in California is found at wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/NonleadAmmunition/Certified.

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Tulare Lake Q: Is it likely that Tulare Lake will continue to exist year after year, or could it drain off and disappear again?

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